Masaya Matsuura

Developer BIO

Masaya Matsuura graduated from Ritsumeikan University with a major in Industrial Sociology. He first entered the (computer) music business in April 1983, where he formed the band PYS'S (pronounced "Size"). After ten albums, PSY'S disbanded in August 1996.

A more serious role in computer gaming, he combined music and multimedia with the release of The Seven Colors. It was the first CD-ROM from a Japanese musician and went on to win the Multimedia Grand Prix of 1993.

December 1996 saw the release of PaRappa the Rapper in Japan. In 1999 Masaya crossed over from rap to hard rock with Um Jammer Lammy and the game won an SCEI Gold disc after just two months.

Websites

• Music releases by Masaya Matsuura -- Database of commercial music releases by Masaya Matsuura provided by Discogs.

Games Credited

PaRappa the Rapper 2 (2001), SCEI
Um Jammer Lammy (1999), SCEI
Vib Ribbon (1999), SCEI
PaRappa the Rapper (1996), SCEI